An expert explains how to stay calm in an uncertain world.
looks like on a “normal” day. When we’re presented with a threat like the one we’re dealing with at the moment, it’s only natural to imagine the worst case scenario – but it’s when we find ourselves stuck worrying about it when it starts to become a problem.
“Catastrophising happens when we overestimate the likelihood that our current situation will end in catastrophe, and underestimate our ability to cope.” Recognising that we’re catastrophising is the first step towards dealing with it. Catastrophic thinking is, interms, a “cognitive distortion” – so it’s important that we recognise when our thinking has shifted from a healthy pattern to an unhealthy one.
Once you’ve identified that you’re catastrophising – and reminded yourself that the worst case scenario is just one of a number of different possible outcomes – it’s time to try and calm your anxiety to ensure it doesn’t spiral out of control.
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